NANCY VASQUEZ
The Bronx
Summary
Creative design professional offering 20+ years of experience in fashion design and diverse apparel production. Proven history of successful collaboration with clients, brand managers and executives to deliver seasonal lines and specialized projects. Identifies target markets and deliver on emerging trends.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Designer
Centric Brands Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Senior Technical Designer for brands including but not limited to; Girls Lucky & Nautica for Children and infants
- Communicating with Vendors overseas & sending detailed pattern, fit & construction corrections
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and best practices through rigorous quality assurance testing procedures.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering skill development and promoting a collaborative work environment.
Senior Technical Designer
Dabah Fashion Group
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Senior Technical Designer for Children’ Wear Infant, Toddler & Sizes 4-16
- Fitting of garments with models; communicate with vendors overseas on specific fit, construction and pattern corrections
- Streamlined technical design processes, resulting in improved project turnaround times and reduced errors.
- Championed collaboration between engineering and design departments, fostering an environment of teamwork that accelerated innovation processes.
Senior Technical Designer
Topsville Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Senior Technical Designer for Children’s Wear
- Created technical packages & specs for vendors & communicated with factories overseas for Macy’s & Walmart Accounts
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and best practices through rigorous quality assurance testing procedures.
Manager Technical Designer
Success Apparel Inc. New York, N.Y.
New York, N.Y.
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Successful organization of Technical Department
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Established grading rules for account partners including Kmart, Sears, John Deere, Walmart, and Target
- Supervised fittings of garments with models; communicate with vendors overseas
Technical Designer
Jacques Moret Inc. New York, N.Y.
New York, N.Y.
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Technical Designer for Women’s Active Sportswear
- Led fit sessions locally & overseas, providing constructive feedback to improve garment functionality and aesthetics.
- Collaborated with stylists and photographers to create creative fashion campaigns.
Education
A.A.S. - Patternmaking
SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology
B.S. - Business Administration
CUNY City College
Skills
- Microsoft & Google applications
- Patternmaking & Sewing
- Employee training & supervision
- Brand consistency
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Technical Designer
Centric Brands Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Technical Designer
Dabah Fashion Group
01.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Technical Designer
Topsville Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2017
Manager Technical Designer
Success Apparel Inc. New York, N.Y.
01.2008 - 01.2010
Technical Designer
Jacques Moret Inc. New York, N.Y.
01.2006 - 01.2008
B.S. - Business Administration
CUNY City College
A.A.S. - Patternmaking
SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology